tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5327697317325646976.post8578513063066485779..comments2024-02-20T02:15:49.718-08:00Comments on Sparrow Salvage: Back stage with the Sparrow- or how to get good background.Penelopehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00552220520085713818noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5327697317325646976.post-38452650193835233672014-07-07T12:08:47.829-07:002014-07-07T12:08:47.829-07:00Soo I've had a go and I think I'm on a goo...Soo I've had a go and I think I'm on a good track. Some of the pics need way morew ork but I like the general direction. Many thank for this great post and your gorgeous work. My Before and After pics are here<br />http://isle-of-shalotte.blogspot.co.uk/2014/07/soooo-i-have-been-redoing-my-entire.htmlShalottehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13656140120334497346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5327697317325646976.post-1060732328742806782013-01-23T09:21:20.051-08:002013-01-23T09:21:20.051-08:00I read this whole thing. Now I need baked goods to...I read this whole thing. Now I need baked goods to console myself with how this new knowledge makes me feel even more inferior. No wonder none of my photos are great! Pointing and shooting after pointing and grunting "Pretty" just doesn't cut it. <br /><br />Why has nobody told me about all of this before? I'm going to try being a smarty pants with some pictures soon and we shall see how it goes.<br /><br />P.S. You rock. Tammigirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04000047709047394034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5327697317325646976.post-75683006409466738732012-09-20T13:22:37.333-07:002012-09-20T13:22:37.333-07:00I love this tutorial and hope to make use of it so...I love this tutorial and hope to make use of it soon (as you can see from my latest crappy blog post http://blackwillowboho.blogspot.co.uk/)<br /><br />Deb xAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07597848141374788831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5327697317325646976.post-18547068821234466012011-10-02T20:54:51.680-07:002011-10-02T20:54:51.680-07:00Oh, Sparrow, you give me both hope and despair; we...Oh, Sparrow, you give me both hope and despair; we'll see which one wins in the end. ;)<br /><br />So I just posted some "before" and "after" pics in my blog and I would LOVE your advice on my attempts.<br /><br />http://tapirseeksrocks.blogspot.com/2011/10/background.html<br /><br />Thanks an exorbitant amount!Chelseahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06855246678927817071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5327697317325646976.post-70874170159817272842011-09-15T06:50:23.670-07:002011-09-15T06:50:23.670-07:00Thank you thank you thank you. I knew there was mo...Thank you thank you thank you. I knew there was more I could do to stage my jewelry on etsy but had no idea how to go about it. Less than 5.00 later and a trip around the garage and local thrift store made my jewelry go from looking blaa to beautiful. even my steam punk style pieces look more romantic and just amazing.<br />If you have time check out the difference in my older items and the new at http://www.etsy.com/shop/gloryhounddesigns?ref=pr_shop_moreT-Rose Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18151918984434138724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5327697317325646976.post-29313445439325639592011-08-29T23:23:30.979-07:002011-08-29T23:23:30.979-07:00Thank you so much for this incredible post. It is...Thank you so much for this incredible post. It is such an eye opener. You know I am having trouble finding out who's my customer. In craft shows I find it is a very varied age group and I am so confused in this area!Anindita Basuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01783357847456177361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5327697317325646976.post-69736485914036613762011-08-29T20:10:24.097-07:002011-08-29T20:10:24.097-07:00These are such beautiful pictures! Really great Po...These are such beautiful pictures! Really great Post!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18212476952833501895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5327697317325646976.post-91822299973257555722011-08-29T16:17:37.556-07:002011-08-29T16:17:37.556-07:00Thanks for doing this post! I'm going to be st...Thanks for doing this post! I'm going to be studying it!Leslie Toddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04654821334995505453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5327697317325646976.post-41978219037487564592011-08-27T06:41:53.506-07:002011-08-27T06:41:53.506-07:00What a great post! Thanks so much for sharing all...What a great post! Thanks so much for sharing all your valuable information. 'very good of you.cw whitedogjewelryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01182502175206884857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5327697317325646976.post-32862612346851866422011-08-26T16:47:34.074-07:002011-08-26T16:47:34.074-07:00I am inspired to update my outmoded "hipster ...I am inspired to update my outmoded "hipster bait." Such an amazing tutorial! <br /><br />hairofthehare.etsy.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5327697317325646976.post-63101191965265859112011-08-25T10:43:12.529-07:002011-08-25T10:43:12.529-07:00This is absolutely marvelous!This is absolutely marvelous!Lori Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12297328109318290291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5327697317325646976.post-24110988087889166712011-08-24T21:37:04.018-07:002011-08-24T21:37:04.018-07:00Hipster bait! Ha...well you lured me in. Love the ...Hipster bait! Ha...well you lured me in. Love the crystal and the dagger earrings to death. Seriously awesome. I'd rock 'em.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.strawberryfreckleface.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">strawberry freckleface</a>Strawberry Frecklefacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13020404338428396729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5327697317325646976.post-5870927984779809652011-08-22T20:23:23.855-07:002011-08-22T20:23:23.855-07:00Such a great post! Many thanks for this wonderful ...Such a great post! Many thanks for this wonderful and tipsGhost writershttp://shtarticles.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5327697317325646976.post-44282210982469044732011-08-21T08:27:09.561-07:002011-08-21T08:27:09.561-07:00@Alkyoni Pap. Well taking a look at pics in your &...@<a href="#c6873419435221149960" rel="nofollow">Alkyoni Pap.</a> Well taking a look at pics in your 'lost in the wild colours' post , I definitely think the last one looks best. A low angle and a dark background really brings out the rich colour of the bracelet. The 8th picture is good too. The 3rd one down is a fantastic angle, but the book page doesn't do the item justice. If you want a rich opulent feel to your shop, I would recommend the last pic!<br /><br />As for when I started making jewelry- I started on Etsy about 4 years ago, but I've been making stuff on and off for about 10 years. My 3 biggest tips are:<br /><br />1. make what you love<br />2. seek out unusual/unique materials of the best quality you can afford<br />3. learn the basic techniques- even when pictures in books don't look your style at all, the methods use to make it will often throw out new ways of thinking. <br /><br />Also be prepared to experiment and fail a lot! I used to be terrified of failing, so I never did (or learned) anything. Thank goodness that's all changed!Penelopehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00552220520085713818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5327697317325646976.post-68734194352211499602011-08-21T06:23:33.354-07:002011-08-21T06:23:33.354-07:00Hello! I found this advice very helpful and I'...Hello! I found this advice very helpful and I'd be glad if you could check out my blog (smARTies) to tell me what you think of the backrounds. Of course they're all old photos with the advice you had given in the previous backround post.<br /> Also, awesome jewellery. When did you start making jewellery? And could please pass on some advice on how to proceed? I'm still a rookie you see.<br /> Thanks in advance!Bonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06808611556653295731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5327697317325646976.post-5971071940543749122011-08-20T15:50:12.365-07:002011-08-20T15:50:12.365-07:00wow, Ms Salvage.
As a newbie photographer with an...wow, Ms Salvage.<br /><br />As a newbie photographer with an etsy shop your tutorial has widened my eyes considerably.<br /><br />I will accept this challenge, and trawl through your blog to see what else you van tell me.<br /><br />I like the natural chat style of writing, and how you demonstrate ideas. <br />I have stuggled a while figuring out who my market is.. so the journey continues.<br /><br />Many thanks for your generosity in sharing. I will be linking back big time.<br /><br />cheers,<br />Denise<br />grrl+dogAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5327697317325646976.post-12889728412971853922011-08-18T22:46:22.018-07:002011-08-18T22:46:22.018-07:00Yes, I love this! I began doing this in the very b...Yes, I love this! I began doing this in the very beginning, but got away from it somehow...now I just use letters and postcards...but a nice effect, I think. you have inspired me to go back to my old ways...but with a keener eye.<br />What a fantastic post!Jennifer Valentinehttp://www.sacredcake.etsy.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5327697317325646976.post-11048737602309666962011-08-17T15:46:03.820-07:002011-08-17T15:46:03.820-07:00Wow! Thank you for taking the time to do such a go...Wow! Thank you for taking the time to do such a gorgeous and thorough post on backgrounds. I've always admired your photos and it's nice to have a little insight into how you do it, although I think a lot of it is due to your natural ability. <br />I'm totally inspired and am off to find some cool backgrounds.Sidereal Dayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08756948157799282036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5327697317325646976.post-59882001270141636802011-08-17T15:30:25.605-07:002011-08-17T15:30:25.605-07:00WOW! So much useful info! Now I have alot to thi...WOW! So much useful info! Now I have alot to think about... How I want my shop to 'feel' has sort of been on my mind and I've been experimenting with different fabrics (lately with different color jeans).<br />Thanks so much!<br />MaryMaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13603390439157222430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5327697317325646976.post-35226083075943273772011-08-17T10:31:39.328-07:002011-08-17T10:31:39.328-07:00Wow what a informative and helpful post! It's ...Wow what a informative and helpful post! It's like I should be paying you for that info. Thanks!<br />Lori B.Aqua Junko Artworkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03039389798855489146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5327697317325646976.post-69278104966599568502011-08-16T12:12:04.076-07:002011-08-16T12:12:04.076-07:00Great post! You raise some really good points.
I a...Great post! You raise some really good points.<br />I always like your backgrounds - they offset your jewellery really well :)<br /><br /><br />nightofbones.blogspot.comLaurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15769890565376003055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5327697317325646976.post-44362528967770853732011-08-16T05:42:08.848-07:002011-08-16T05:42:08.848-07:00Thanks so much for sharing all this exciting infor...Thanks so much for sharing all this exciting information. I love how you layer the backgrounds just like your jewelery. <br /><br />I have heaps of vintage antique stuff I hoard now I have excuse to get it out...very inspiring post.Jennyhttp://cottontail.net.aunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5327697317325646976.post-9132142971960013442011-08-15T20:15:17.412-07:002011-08-15T20:15:17.412-07:00I can't believe these are unedited- they'r...I can't believe these are unedited- they're infuriatingly beautiful. You really cracked me up with the shot of the timer! And you illustrated all of your points fabulously. You seem to understand all of this so instinctively. I guess like me and jewelry. <br /> Now I suppose I have to gather some background supplies. Sheesh work never ends.<br />You really rock though. Now I see why this took you a week. I'mna go check out all the links in this post now.<br />you rock.fanciful deviceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15032434965998552318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5327697317325646976.post-70699589408591099102011-08-15T19:50:04.859-07:002011-08-15T19:50:04.859-07:00Great post! You've inspired me to move away f...Great post! You've inspired me to move away from the all-white backgound. Now to find some awesome textures...Alicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07545020113679133121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5327697317325646976.post-15677479268939135692011-08-15T09:52:46.933-07:002011-08-15T09:52:46.933-07:00Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge! Your ph...Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge! Your photos are beautiful, even when unedited. You have given me lots of ideas to experiment with. Thanks again.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com